LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES

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LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES 〰️

Visual Expressions:

2025 HOLIDAY ART AUCTION

We’re seeking pieces that tell a story to feature in our holiday fundraising auction. By contributing an art piece, artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work to the Bay Area community of artists, patrons, and professionals.

Artists will receive 60% of the final sale price and exhibition credit, and gain marketing exposure on behalf of the AAF SF Bay Area.

Proceeds from donated pieces will benefit programs funding student awards and future AAF SF Bay Area programming, supporting our community of creative voices. 

Art that inspires through story

KEY DATES

  • Submissions open: October 10

  • Submissions close: November 21

  • Online Bidding: November 24 - December 7

  • Notification of sale: December 8

  • In-Person Collection Reception: December 10, 7PM

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • Original work should be aligned to the theme of Visual Expressions: Art that inspires through story—open to interpretation by the artist

  • Works can be in any medium: painting, drawing, framed photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, digital, mixed media

  • Submissions may be finished pieces or new work created for 
the auction

  • Limited blank canvases available on request (16x20 & 8x10) for artists who’d like to create a new piece specifically for this event. Email programs.aafsfbay.gmail.com to arrange.

Artist’s Submission Form

Please complete the below to submit your piece 

FAQ

  • Artists receive 60% of the final sale price, with the remaining 40% supporting student awards and creative programming through AAF SF Bay Area.


    We aim to issue checks to artists within two weeks after the Collection Reception to allow time for buyer payment processing and reconciliation.

  • Proceeds support both the participating artists and AAF SF Bay Area’s student competitions — the BOSS and Amplify Awards — which provide cash prizes and career opportunities for emerging creatives.

  • No — there is no limit on how many pieces you can submit, we just ask that you submit a new form for each, so we can ensure accurate descriptions.

  • Online bidding will run from November 24 through December 7, 2025. During this time, guests can browse, bid, and purchase artwork directly online.

  • No — artists only need to bring their artwork if it sells. This saves you from transporting pieces unnecessarily.

  • No — we won’t be setting reserve prices. Each piece will have a starting price that is a percentage of the estimated value. This helps encourage active bidding while still honoring the worth of each piece.

    To give bidders context, we’ll also display the estimated value of each work on its listing so buyers understand its fair market worth.

    Additionally, every piece will include a “Buy Now” option at its full value, giving collectors the opportunity to purchase immediately without waiting for bidding to end.

  • Artists will be notified by December 8 whether their piece sold once the auction closes.

  • If your artwork sells, you’ll bring it to the Collection Reception for the buyer to pick up directly from you. This creates a great opportunity to meet your collector and build a personal connection.
    If your buyer chooses delivery instead, we’ll coordinate those arrangements with you directly to make the process as smooth as possible.

  • The Collection Reception (December 10) is where sold artwork is exchanged, and artists, buyers, and guests can connect in person.